Case and point vs. Case in point

Case and point

/keɪs ənd pɔɪnt/

A phrase used to indicate that something is a good example of what was just mentioned.

Examples:

Her success in the industry is a case and point for persistence.The recent project failure is a case and point of poor leadership.Their teamwork is a case and point of effective collaboration.

Synonyms:

exampleillustrationinstance

Antonyms:

counterexample

Case in point

/keɪs ɪn pɔɪnt/

An example that is used to illustrate or explain a point

Examples:

The debate on renewable energy highlights this as a case in point.Her successful business turnaround is a case in point for effective leadership.The painting's increasing value over the years is a case in point in art asset growth.

Synonyms:

exampleillustrationinstanceexemplar

Antonyms:

counterexample

Ways to tell them apart:

• Case and point is a misheard or mistaken version of the correct phrase.
• The correct phrase is case in point, which is commonly used in English.
• Remember that in is used to indicate inclusion, which is relevant in pointing out an example.
• Visualize a point being in a case to remember the correct usage.
• Case and point may sound similar but does not convey the intended meaning as case in point does.